Flood Devastation Kills 37 in Johnstown Pennsylvania
Floodwaters from swollen creeks swept seven Pennsylvania counties causing 37 confirmed deaths with hundreds missing or unaccounted. Emergency crews faced erratic communications as rescues were delayed by high water and 2,000 homeless in Cambria County alone. A temporary morgue was opened near East Hills Elementary School and Gov Shapp toured the disaster zone.
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Government agencies seek stronger consumer warnings on health risks
The FTC asks Congress for new cigarette pack warnings including tar content and health risks while FDA requires estrogen users to receive a brochure about cancer risks. FDA also proposes rules limiting low calorie claims on foods and urges clearer language for estrogen warnings. Distribution of warnings to consumers must begin by Sept. 21.
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Family in Trailer as Flood Swallows Camp Town
In Seward Pennsylvania a swollen Conemaugh River tore through a mobile home park killing none but sending Bobby Newman his wife Gloria and their two sons bob and Johnny scrambling for safety. Newman recounted the nightmare from a Red Cross shelter as the trailer park was smashed by rising water and a flaming wreck drifts past trees and survivors cling to flood debris. Johnny was injured and Mrs Newman was later rescued though missing for a time. Newman vowed to seek a new home on a mountain if they ever settle again.
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First Banc Earnings Hit Record Six Months in Ohio
The First Banc Group of Ohio Inc.reported $10.5 million in net earnings for the first six months ending June 30 surpassing $9.1 million a year earlier. Both quarterly and six month results are the company’s best in history and the quarterly figure has risen year over year for 21 straight quarters.
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Columbus, Ohio
First Banc Group of Ohio Inc
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